The page below outlines the different choices you might consider when making a long-term gift to Maryhurst. Each type has distinct advantages that might benefit individuals and families in different stages of their savings. Expand each choice below to read more details about the specifics of each giving type.
A gift made to Maryhurst listed in your will. Whether you plan to include Maryhurst in your estate or not, please make sure you have an up-to-date will in place. Putting your wishes in a legal document ensures that you can control how your estate is handled rather than having your estate divided up according to the specific laws of the state in which you reside. Maryhurst has partnered with an easy-to-use online will-making tool that is accessible at the button below.
If you don't use the above tool, you can use some of the language below with your own advisor. These statements provide some suggested methods and wording for remembering Maryhurst in your will.
Donating cash is the simplest way for you to make a gift to Maryhurst. Cash gifts can be made by check or credit card and can be sent through the mail or on-line. Gifts can be one-time or set up as recurring (typically on a monthly basis). Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, can be easy and tax-effective.
You may also want to consider donating part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension, or other tax-deferred plan. You can designate Maryhurst as a beneficiary of assets of this type (non-probate) that are not otherwise included in your will using our online tool.
If you have a life insurance policy that you no longer need for its original purpose, consider making Maryhurst the owner and/or beneficiary of the policy. You can designate Maryhurst as a beneficiary of assets of this type (non-probate) that are not otherwise included in your will using our online tool.
Maryhurst is willing to discuss gifts of real estate but these donations must meet certain criteria to be of value to our agency.